In Zimbabwe, Voters In Mugabe’s Hometown Hold Opposition Rally
As Zimbabwe holds its first election since the end of the four-decade rule of Robert Mugabe, people in Mugabe’s hometown try to figure out what the election means for them.
Family reunifications come too late for one migrant father
Rafael, whose name has been changed to protect his privacy, is one of 463 parents who have been deported from the US without their children. At their third meeting early this month Rafael told Caballero his daughter had been released to his sister.
Religious responses to religious persecution
Across Latin America last Sunday, Roman Catholic churches held a special day of prayer, seeking protection for the faithful in Nicaragua – from their own government. Since April, at least 280 Nicaraguans have been killed by the Ortega regime in respon…
Accused Russian Agent Maria Butina’s Story Reveals Pro-Putin Views In The U.S.
Washington Post investigative journalist Rosalind Helderman says Butina was welcomed by members of the Christian right and the NRA who had “become intrigued with Putin’s Russia.”
For Malaysia’s democracy advocates, huge hurdles remain after surprise win
After a surprise opposition win ended six decades of one-party rule in Malaysian general elections in May, civil-society activists are busy working to expand and protect their democratic spring. Authoritarians are on the rise in Southeast Asia and bey…
New Zealand Will Provide Paid Leave To Domestic Violence Survivors
The country has a high rate of domestic violence, and it’s one of the first places to pass a law granting paid leave to survivors.
New Drug Wipes Out Malaria In A Single Dose — But There’s One Hitch
Global health activists say it’s a big step toward wiping out malaria. But it will be tough to implement in poor countries.
On the campaign trail, Zimbabweans cautiously test new freedoms
In Zimbabwe, of course, there is good reason to take that seriously. Under former strongman President Robert Mugabe, past elections were marred by brutal abductions and killings, and they often began with these same kinds of dangerous rumblings. “We …
Huge Flood From Failed Dam In Laos Has Now Spread To Cambodia
The flooding has killed at least 27 people in Laos. In Cambodia, the Sekong River rose to nearly 12 meters (almost 40 feet) on Thursday — a height that flooded 17 villages.
Meanwhile in … Portugal, the government is relying on an ancient firefighting technology: goats
Portugal, the government is relying on an ancient firefighting technology: goats. Last year deaths from wildfires in Portugal reached a record high of 106. India, one of the world’s most linguistically diverse countries, 122 languages are officially …
U.S. And EU Agree To Remove Trade Barriers
The U.S. and the EU say they’ve reached a deal that eases trade tensions. NPR’s Rachel Martin speaks with EU Ambassador David O’Sullivan about what was agreed.
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